The ODA T reading for April 24 speaks about entering Al-Anon and learning a new way of looking at the world and thereby changing our lives. It discusses the thought, that we must guard against judging others by our standards, and that by keeping the focus on ourselves we can  improve our own standards by living up to the standards we place on others.

 

 By placing principles above personalities and practicing these principles in all our affairs, our own life begins to change as we ourselves are changing instead of focusing on others.

 

The reading goes on to point out that many of us have never admitted to ourselves that we were wrong or at fault  in anything. In the beginning.,it may have been a shock to learn that this is part of our recovery. Searching on our own shortcomings,being honest about what I find is truly a challenge. This is well worth the effort because it was only when I did this,did I  discover all the many negative tools that I used to hurt myself. Learning this, and being able to replace these negative reactions with positive responses was a true gift of this program

Quote from Marcus Aurelius "because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it is impossible for anyone to accomplish. But whatever is possible for another, believe that you, too, are capable of.it"